How to Customize Messages App Notifications in macOS Sierra

There is an option to let you customize notifications for Messages app in macOS Sierra on your Mac. Head over the jump to get it done.

iMessaging had never been so fun-loving. Whether I’m daily driving my time on iPhone, iPad or busy doing my work on Mac, iMessaging is one of the few things that remain unstoppable. With tons of emojis and GIFs on offer, the conversation just doesn’t seem to be ending. And, why should it be?

Do you know that you can customize the notifications for the Messages app for macOS Sierra as per your liking? As for instance, you have the option to change the alert style, select when you want to see the message preview, etc. Let’s fine tune notifications!

How to Customize Notifications for the Messages app in macOS Sierra

Step #1. First up, you have to click on the Apple icon at the top-left corner of the screen.

Step #2. Now, you need to select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.

Step #3. Click on Notifications.

Step #4. Scroll down and select Messages.

Step #5. Next, you have to click on the Messages alert style you want.

Step #6. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Show Message Preview” to select when you wish to see a message preview.

Step #7. Click on the checkbox next to each notification setting you want to enable or disable.